Pope Francis Latest News

These are the latest news about Pope Francis, the Vatican, and the Catholic Church, provided by the Vatican staff of Catholic News Agency, a service of EWTN News.

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Pope Francis meets with the new bishops of the year in Vatican City, Sept. 14, 2017.

Pope Francis: When it comes to evangelization, don't be stuck in your ways

Sep 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis met with new bishops at the end of their training course at the Vatican, reminding them to be... Read more

Priests celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver Jan. 17, 2015.

Pope appoints new under-secretaries to CDF and Congregation for Clergy

Sep 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Thursday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Fr. Matteo Visioli as the new under-secretary of the Congregation for... Read more

Father Tom Uzhunnalil meets with Pope Francis in Vatican City on Sept. 13, 2017.

Fr. Tom to Pope Francis: I offered my suffering for you and the Church

Sep 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

Just one day after being released from 18 months of captivity, Indian priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil shared an emotional meeting... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.

Council of Cardinals says more youth, women needed in Roman Curia

Sep 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

One of the key talking points in the latest round of meetings for the Pope's Council of Cardinals was the... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his Sept. 13, 2017 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis: Colombia is proof that love is stronger than death

Sep 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Wendesday Pope Francis recalled his recent visit to Colombia, saying the desire for peace in the country is proof... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Archbishop Emil Paul Tscherrig, who was appointed apostolic nuncio to Italy and San Marino Sept. 12, 2017.

For the first time, the papal nuncio to Italy is not Italian

Sep 12, 2017

By Andrea Gagliarducci

For the first time ever, a non-Italian will serve as apostolic nuncio, or papal ambassador, to Italy. On Sept. 12,... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil.

Father Tom Uzhunnalil has been released, is headed to India

Sep 12, 2017

By Elise Harris

After more than 18 months of questions and uncertainty regarding the fate of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil following his abduction by... Read more

Pope Francis greets locals at the Cross of Reconciliation in the Parque de los Fundadores in Villavicencio, Colombia on September 8, 2017.

Pope Francis: Parents cherishing their kids is a sign of hope for the future

Sep 11, 2017

On his return flight from Colombia, Pope Francis said that seeing parents’ devotion for their children gives him hope for... Read more

The flag of Venezuela.

Pope Francis: United Nations must help in Venezuela crisis

Sep 11, 2017

By Elise Harris, Hannah Brockhaus

Aboard his overnight flight from Colombia to Rome Sunday, Pope Francis touched on the dire political and human rights crisis... Read more

Pope Francis aboard the papal plane.

Pope hopes Trump will 'rethink' DACA decision on pro-life grounds

Sep 11, 2017

By Elise Harris, Hannah Brockhaus

During a press conference Sunday aboard the papal plane from Colombia to Rome, Pope Francis said that though he is... Read more

Locals greet Pope Francis in Bogota, Colombia on September 7, 2017 during his September 6-11 papal visit to the country.

True peace hinges on the people, not bureaucracy, Pope says

Sep 10, 2017

By Elise Harris

On his last day in Colombia, Pope Francis said the peace process shouldn't be reduced to bureaucratic talks between two... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the image of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá at the Cathedral of Bogota in Colombia on September 7, 2017.

Be humble in serving your brothers and sisters in need, Pope says in Colombia

Sep 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis said the story of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, the patroness of Colombia, provides an... Read more

Pope Francis greets faithful after hitting his face on his popemobile in Cartagena, Colombia Sept. 10, 2017.

Vatican: Pope Francis 'is fine' after hitting face on popemobile

Sep 10, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis is fine after a mishap on the popemobile in Colombia, when he slipped... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 22, 2015.

Vocations that only seek to 'climb the ladder' are dead, Pope says

Sep 9, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Saturday, Pope Francis told Colombia's priests and religious that vocations come from a variety of different backgrounds and flourish... Read more

Pope Francis embraces a child at the St. Joseph Children's Home in Medellin, Colombia Sept. 9, 2017.

The suffering of children wounds the heart, Pope Francis says

Sep 9, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a visit to a children’s home in Colombia, Pope Francis said Saturday that we can never accept the mistreatment... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Dec. 16, 2015.

Pope Francis in Colombia: True freedom is found in courageous discipleship

Sep 9, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Saturday, Pope Francis said that true freedom is found in letting go of the superficial things we cling to... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in memory of Fr. Jacques Hamel Sept. 14, 2016.

Pope issues new directives on revision, translation of liturgical texts

Sep 9, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Holy See has released a new “motu proprio” from Pope Francis outlining a shift in the responsibility of local... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on October 2, 2013.

Pope Francis prays for victims of Mexico earthquake

Sep 8, 2017

Following Mass during his five-day trip to Colombia, Pope Francis on Friday offered prayers for those affected by a major... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Casa Santa Marta on April 11, 2016.

Pope Francis beatifies two Colombian martyrs

Sep 8, 2017

During Mass in Colombia on Friday, Pope Francis beatified two martyrs from the country, both of whom were killed in... Read more

Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, Archbishop Emeritus of Bologna.

Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, second of four 'dubia' cardinals, dies at 79

Sep 6, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, Archbishop Emeritus of Bologna, has died at the age of 79.  Read more